October 2009
68 posts
MCR Suggestion
Why don’t “representatives” of the Majestic AND Crofoot take over Motorcity Rocks for their ticket promotions — get an intern to do the distributing and run the “contests”.
I’d also suggest to the two recommended parties that they should feel free to maintain plausible denialability in participating in this idea with a cover story about an independent...
Monamania can also lead to acting like a total... →
Further, if the infected person gets wet you’re in for some Gremlins shit.
Tom Ewing on Baggy →
A fantastic, incredibly self aware piece on the author’s relationship with the Baggy/Madchester phenomenon driven by the Stone Roses and Happy Mondays.
His point that you can’t divorce yourself completely from your times and the influences around you is an important one and I think acceptance of this fact is the key to good music criticism. Many people have a hard time over coming...
5 Things
What are the 5 American Bands you think everyone should see live?
Here’s the rules:
The need to be AMERICAN — I shouldn’t have to repeat that, but ya’ know.
Similarly, the focus is on the live show. Not a band with a great album and average stage show.
They need to be active. Let’s say that means they’ve toured and released new material in the past 2...
New Phoenix remix album is streaming →
copycats:
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WE WON!
With or without McDonald?
My credit card just offered me a great deal on Doobie Brother’s tickets.
Are you surprised your one Uncle who “grows his own” now has a bank?
Hi
Is anyone enjoying history week at Detroit Gorilla?
Also, I should note it’s history week at Detroit Gorilla.
Brainstorm, what has wings besides ducks?
I will give the folks at Quack! this… they do not take a paint by numbers approach to their business.
Their latest business endeavor is Open Skate, which includes “partnerships with local hangouts, events, special group tickets, ambassadors, a clothing line, and video spots.”
The first Open Skate events are:
October 22nd Detroit v. Phoenix - The Loving Touch Javelins 8PM Show...
Not Detroit Photos
Did I mention this show was really awesome?
Cuz it was really awesome.
